What was the main reason Columbus sailed to the Americas?

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• He wanted to find riches.
• He wanted to prove that the world was round.
• He wanted to prove his seamanship.
• He wanted to see India.

1 answer

The main reason Columbus sailed to the Americas was that he wanted to see India. Columbus sought a westward route to Asia in order to access the riches of India and other parts of the East.